In 1985 Mitsubishi Electric installed the world's first practical spiral escalator in Osaka, Japan. Since then we have installed a number of spiral escalators in public complexes throughout Japan, elsewhere in Asia, and in the United States. As we enter our third decade of spiral escalator innovation, we remain the only manufacturer to have mastered the complex engineering challenges that make them practical.

Spiral escalators are space-efficient, offering commercial developers new options in public space design, be it for shopping malls, hotels, or business offices. They increase the amount of usable floor space and add to a building's reputation and value. They're impressive and beautiful to behold, enhancing even the most opulent entrance hall. Stacking a series of multiple spirals atop each other creates a breathtaking visual effect. And with the expansive vistas they provide to users on the way up or down, they're a sheer delight to ride.